Wubie Mengestu Kassa
Silver Spring,USA
Summary
Wubie Mengestu Kassa is a seasoned development expert and executive leader with over 30 years of experience across government, private sector, and civil society institutions. He has served in key leadership roles within the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations (ECCSA), including as Secretary General, where he led national trade promotion efforts, institutional reforms, and international partnerships. With a strong academic background in agricultural economics and a proven track record in policy advocacy, capacity building, and trade facilitation, Mr. Wubie has been a driving force in shaping Ethiopia’s private sector landscape and advancing inclusive economic development across Africa.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General & Department Head
Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations (ECCSA)
01.2006 - 12.2025
- Led the organization through the establishment of core departments and strategic systems.
- Designed institutional planning, M&E, and project-based resource mobilization strategies.
- Connected Ethiopian businesses with global markets and Facilitated trade activities and issued certificates of origin.
- Coordinated national & international trade fairs, B2B meetings, conferences, and Public–Private Dialogues.
- Oversaw the publication of business directories, exporters’ guides, and development guidelines.
- Initiated and managed partnerships with key international development agencies including UNDP, EU, GIZ, USAID, CIPE, World Bank, SIDA, and CDA.
- Head, Membership & Capacity Building Department (ECCSA)
- Strengthened member chambers and associations to align with national development policy.
- Led training and support programs for regional chambers and trade associations.
- National Business Agenda Coordinator (ECCSA)
- Coordinated field research nationwide to develop Ethiopia’s first evidence-based Business Agenda.
- Organized high-level dialogue forums with government and private sector leaders.
Volteer Adviors
Brewing Change Production
Takoma Park, Maryland
04.2025 - Current
joined the BCA team as volnteer/adviors Partnerships Manager and lasion to African Chmber of Commece
Education
M.Sc. - Agricultural Economics
St. Mary’s University
01.2017
B.Ed. - Geography & Pedagogical Science (Composite Degree)
Bahir Dar University
01.2000
Diploma - General Agriculture
Jimma Agricultural College
01.1986
Skills
Strategic Planning & Execution
Public Policy Advocacy
Agricultural & Economic Development
Trade & Investment Promotion
Gender Mainstreaming & Training
Project Design, M&E, and Resource Mobilization
Cooperative Formation & SME Development
International Trade and Organizational Partnership Engagement/ Networking
LANGUAGES
Language Speaking Reading Writing
Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Good Good Good
Publications
- Artificial Intelligence & Career Empowerment, University of Maryland, USA – 2025
- International Visitors Leadership Program, Washington & New York, USA – 2023
- Humphrey Fellowship in Developmental Economics, Duke University, USA
- Choiseul Africa Business Forum, France – 2021
- International Wood Show, Gabon – 2018
- Belt & Road Seminar, China – 2018
- Project Appraisal & Industrial Development, India – 2009
- Value Chain Training, Netherlands – 2012
- Trade Facilitation Conference, Switzerland – 2013
- Leadership & Communication Training, Kenya – 2022
- HR Development Training, Italy – 2012
Training
- Strategic Planning & Association Governance and Business Development & Counseling
- Gender Sensitization & Domestic Violence
- Agricultural Extension (Crop Farming, Irrigation, Livestock, Coffee, Poultry)
- Cooperative Management & Community Mobilization
EXCHANGE VISITS TO
Germany, UK, Vietnam, South Korea, Mozambique, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Algeria, Tanzania, Eswatini, Djibouti, Indonesia, Jordan, Türkiye, Qatar, UAE, South Sudan
PUBLICATIONS
- Business Development Service Providers Network Establishment Guide
- Training Manual: Identifying & Developing Business Ideas
- Business Plans: Forest Tree Production & Livestock Fattening
- Artificial Intelligence & Career Empowerment, University of Maryland, USA – 2025
- International Visitors Leadership Program, Washington & New York, USA – 2023
- Humphrey Fellowship in Developmental Economics, Duke University, USA
- Choiseul Africa Business Forum, France – 2021
- International Wood Show, Gabon – 2018
- Belt & Road Seminar, China – 2018
- Project Appraisal & Industrial Development, India – 2009
- Value Chain Training, Netherlands – 2012
- Trade Facilitation Conference, Switzerland – 2013
- Leadership & Communication Training, Kenya – 2022
- HR Development Training, Italy – 2012
ADDITIONALS EXPERIENCE
- Ministry of Revenue (PSCAP Program) | 2005 – 2006
- Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
- Designed and tracked reform initiatives under the National Revenue Reform Program.
- Conducted capacity assessments and prepared annual reform performance reports.
- Ministry of Capacity Building | 2004 – 2005
- Gender Expert
- Implemented the National Women’s Policy across regional bureaus.
- Organized national ToT workshops and mobilized funding for gender mainstreaming.
- Amhara Region Micro & Small Enterprises Development Agency | 2001 – 2004
- Business Development Expert & Project Team Leader
- Initiated and facilitated the establishment of the Amhara Business Service Provider Network.
- Prepared business plans and community development proposals.
- Led SME capacity assessments and cluster development projects.
- Agricultural Extension Supervisor & Cooperative Leader
- Amhara Region | 1986 – 2001
- Provided training on improved farming technologies and practices.
- Led afforestation and conservation projects, including the Piccolo-Abay nursery.
- Organized cooperatives and promoted agribusiness in rural communities.
Timeline
Volteer Adviors
Brewing Change Production
04.2025 - Current
Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General & Department Head
Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations (ECCSA)
01.2006 - 12.2025
B.Ed. - Geography & Pedagogical Science (Composite Degree)
Bahir Dar University
Diploma - General Agriculture
Jimma Agricultural College
M.Sc. - Agricultural Economics
St. Mary’s University
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